PROVO, UTAH

General Information
The largest city in the county and the third largest in the state, Provo has received widespread attention for economic growth, high-tech enterprises, and a great quality of life. “Preserving a Quality Lifestyle” is more than a city slogan, but a way of doing things. This is reflected in events like America’s Freedom Festival, BYU Sports, the Greater Provo Open, and the Ben Hogan Tournament. During the 1990’s, Money magazine rated Provo in their top twenty best places to live, and other publications like Forbes, Fortune, Business Week, and the L.A. Times have printed stories on Provo’s positive business growth and lifestyle. Provo is the home of Brigham Young University, the largest church-related private university in the nation. Provo was also a venue for the 2002 Winter Olympic Games and hosted the Ironman triathalon in 2002.

Provo’s population grew an average of 1.9% each year from 1990 to 2000. Provo’s population is young, with a median age of 22.9, and its households are small, with 3.32 the average household size.

Zip Codes
84601, 84604, 84606

Statistics & Facts
The population of Provo is approximately 108,177 (2002).
The approximate number of families is 24,578 (1990).
The amount of land area in Provo is 100.019 sq. kilometers.
The amount of surface water is 5.538 sq kilometers.
Provo is positioned 40.24 degrees north of the equator and 111.64 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Provo elevation is 4,549 feet above sea level.

Location
Provo location: Only about 40 miles south of Salt Lake City on I-15

Provo, Utah Library
The Provo City Library
425 W. Center St., call us at (801) 379-6650

Provo Visitors Bureau
Utah Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau
51 South University Ave., Ste. 110
Provo, UT 84601
Phone: 801-370-8393
Toll-free: 800-222-8824
Fax: 801-370-8050

Provo, Utah Community Events
Annual Event – June 14 to July 4
Flag Day to Independence Day
Place: Provo, Orem, Utah County
Time: Various times
Sponsored by: America’s Freedom Festival, Inc
One of America’s largest Independence Celebrations. More than 30 events over a 21 day period highlight the founding of the United States of America. 25 events are free to the public, 5 events are participant entry-fee based, and two events are ticketed admission. More than 400,000 people participate in one or more of the events. The purpose of the festival is to educate, entertain and involve the community in honoring our nation. The Stadium of Fire spectacular is the anchor event of the festival with more than 50,000 people filling BYU’s Cougar Stadium. Information on the festival can be obtained by calling the festival office (801) 370-80523. This is an annual event always starting on Flag Day (June 14) and ending on Independence Day (July 4)

Provo, Utah Chamber Of Commerce
51 South University Ave., Suite 215
Provo, Utah 84601
(801) 379-2555
Fax: (801) 379-2557
E-mail: info@thechamber.org

Provo, Utah Newspaper
The Daily Herald Newspaper
1555 N Freedom Blvd
Provo, UT 84604-2519
Phone: 801-373-5050

Provo, Government
The official government website for Provo, Utah
The Provo Parks & Recreation Department
24 hour taped information – 801 379-6060

Brigham Young University BYU
The Best School on Earth. www.BYU.edu

Utah County Info
Utah County Website
100 East Center Street
Provo, UT 84601
Phone: (801)370-8000

Geography
The geography for Provo is Provo is at the base of the Wasatch Mountains in the area known as the “mountainland region.” The mountains spread out to the west into rolling hills and flatter areas with Utah Lake a prominent feature.

Climate & Weather
The climate for Provo is moderate. There are 10 to 20 inches of snowfall per year with much more great “Utah” snow in the mountains to enjoy.
Provo average annual rainfall is 16 inches per year
Provo average annual snowfall is 10-20 inches per year.
The average winter temperature is 21 degrees F.
The average summer temperature is 83 degrees F.

Provo, Utah History
Provo was named for the French-Canadian explorer, Etienne Provost. He, with his party, explored the area in 1825. He named the river here for himself, calling it the Provo River. Settlers from Salt Lake City came here in 1849 due in part to the reports from his explorations. By 1875, the railroad had connected Provo with Salt Lake City. Brigham Young University was established only two years later, in 1877, to help train teachers for the Mormon communities. It has become one of the largest private universities in the world with over 28,000 students from all over the globe. Provo is a cultural and educational hub for this area of the west. Provo is the Utah County Seat.
The settling of Provo: 1825

Date of Incorporation: April 3, 1849

Did You Know?
One of the first ordinances approved in 1851 required all men to spend one day a month constructing city roads or face a stiff fine.

Recreation		Crime
Baseball Diamonds	7	Aggravated Assault	45
Bowling Alleys	1	Arson	N/A
Covered Picnic Facilities	16	Auto Theft	N/A
Golf Courses	3	Burglary	414
Indoor Facilities	N/A	Larceny	N/A
Parks	28	Murder	0
Rodeo Grounds	N/A	Rape	34
Soccer/Football Fields	1	Robbery	19
Swimming Pools	4
Tennis Courts	15
Other: 1 public library, 2 ice rinks


Median Age: 22.9		Household Size: 3.32

Largest Employer: Brigham Young University: 14,870 employees

State Rank by Population: 3

Political Profile
Out of the 41,242 registered voters, 29,965 cast ballots in the 2000 November election.

Sources: Provo City, Utah County Elections, Assessors Office, U.S. Census, “Utah Place Names,” by John Van Cott.

Amelia Earhart Elementary School

Address:
2585 W 200 S
Provo, UT
84601
Phone Number: (801) 370-4630

Provo, Utah

Provo, Utah Library The Provo City Library 425 W. Center St., call us at (801) 379-6650

Provo Visitors Bureau Utah Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau 51 South University Ave., Ste. 110 Provo, UT 84601 Phone: 801-370-8393 Toll-free: 800-222-8824 Fax: 801-370-8050

Provo, Utah Chamber Of Commerce 51 South University Ave., Suite 215 Provo, Utah 84601 (801) 379-2555 Fax: (801) 379-2557 E-mail: info@thechamber.org

Provo, Utah Newspaper The Daily Herald Newspaper 1555 N Freedom Blvd Provo, UT 84604-2519 Phone: 801-373-5050

Provo, Government The official government website for Provo, Utah The Provo Parks & Recreation Department 24 hour taped information – 801 379-6060 Brigham Young University BYU The Best School on Earth. www.BYU.edu

Amelia Earhart Elementary School

Canyon Crest Elementary School

Centennial Middle

Center For Hs Studies

Dixon Middle

Edgemont Elementary School

Farrer Middle

Franklin Elementary School

Grandview Elementary School

Heritage Yic

Independence High

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Maeser Elementary School

Oak Springs School – Elem/sec

Oakridge School

Provo High

Provost Elementary School

Rock Canyon Elem Sch

Slate Canyon Dtn Home

Sunset View Elementary School

Timpanogos Elementary School

Timpview High School

Wasatch Elementary School

Westridge Elem Sch

Provo, Utah Library
The Provo City Library
425 W. Center St., call us at (801) 379-6650

Provo Visitors Bureau
Utah Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau
51 South University Ave., Ste. 110
Provo, UT 84601
Phone: 801-370-8393
Toll-free: 800-222-8824
Fax: 801-370-8050

Provo, Utah Chamber Of Commerce
51 South University Ave., Suite 215
Provo, Utah 84601
(801) 379-2555
Fax: (801) 379-2557
E-mail: info@thechamber.org

Provo, Utah Newspaper
The Daily Herald Newspaper
1555 N Freedom Blvd
Provo, UT 84604-2519
Phone: 801-373-5050

Provo, Government
The official government website for Provo, Utah
The Provo Parks & Recreation Department
24 hour taped information – 801 379-6060

Brigham Young University BYU
The Best School on Earth. www.BYU.edu